Chemotherapy in the elderly

Chemotherapy in the elderly is a common treatment option for cancer. An older person diagnosed with cancer and receiving chemotherapy treatment worries about many issues: what are the side effects? How will he will function day-to-day? How will basic needs be managed during the treatment? Managing chemo among elderly people presents unique challenges and obstacles, which an elderly person and their caregiver can overcome with the right information and resources.

Articles About Chemotherapy In Elderly

The Common Myth Believed by People With Advanced CancerPeople receiving treatment for serious cancers may harbor false hopes for a full recovery. Chemotherapy can give someone suffering from late-stage cancer a few more weeks or months of life, but the likelihood of a cure in the later stages of these diseases is very rare.

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